Delaware State made 12 of 53 shots (22.6 percent) and the Mean Green (5-4) had all the points they would need with 15:11 left when Combs' pair of free throws made it 42-23. That was part of a 20-3 run to start the second half that ended at 52-24 with 9:30 to play.

North Texas had a 17-2 lead to start the game and the Hornets (2-8) responded with their only substantial run, 12 straight points to cut it to 17-14. Delaware State would get no closer and the Mean Green led 32-21 at the break.